On July 15, the shortlist for the 31st Golden Melody Awards was announced.

Deng Ziqi was nominated for five awards including Best Composer, Best Mandarin Female Singer, Best Mandarin Album, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for her album "Skyscraper Zoo".

As soon as the news came out, fans expressed congratulations on Weibo and praised their idol’s ability.

Subsequently, Deng Ziqi's studio also responded and once again introduced the importance of the album "Skyscraper Zoo" to Deng Ziqi.

According to Chen Zhenchuan, chairman of the current Golden Melody Awards jury, Deng Ziqi was recognized by almost every judge.

It is such a rare thing to be unanimously recognized by the judges in this era where everyone is having difficulty in making decisions.

Of course, this also proves that Deng Ziqi’s efforts have not been in vain

Even so, there is still controversy about Deng Ziqi’s nomination for five Golden Melody Awards.

Some people think that Deng Ziqi’s nomination for five awards is a bit false, and his strength is still not qualified. Some even say that a lot of luck is involved in this.

Faced with these rumors, many netizens came out to speak for Deng Ziqi.

If he is not shortlisted, he says Deng Ziqi is not good, but if he is shortlisted, he says he is not good enough for the Golden Melody Award.

To sum it up in one sentence: Deng Ziqi is so difficult!

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We might as well focus on Deng Ziqi’s album - "Skyscraper Zoo".

This album can be said to have condensed her huge efforts and contributed to many "firsts".

When Deng Ziqi was mentioned, the impression of "Iron Lung Queen" was deeply rooted in people's hearts.

There is a lot of energy hidden in a small body. When I listen to her singing, I feel hearty and powerful.

The album "Skyscraper Zoo" seems to give us a clearer understanding of Deng Ziqi.

She is not only a natural singer, but also a talented songwriter.

The album "Skyscraper Zoo" contains 13 songs and took only 7 months to produce.

Deng Ziqi not only handled the lyrics and music, but also served as his own album producer for the first time.

If you taste this album carefully, you will find that the melody and notes are her emotions, and Deng Ziqi is using songs to express herself.

When you stand on the edge of desire

Suddenly it is difficult to distinguish between good and evil

Angels and devils are around you

At this time you kneel In front of whom

In the album's title song "Skyscraper Zoo", Deng Ziqi uses animals as a metaphor for the pull between civilization and bestiality.

From the lyrics, you can feel Deng Ziqi's strong emotions from words such as humbleness, vulgarity, cockroach, desire, and lies.

The use of words is bold and sharp, and the rhythm of the drums is rhythmic and full. This song allows many people to see the musical height of Deng Ziqi again.

In addition to the brilliant song itself, the MV for this song is also a large-scale production.

Deng Ziqi's "Skyscraper Zoo" MV

Use black humor to satirize human nature and use symbolic imagery to pay tribute to classics.

The MV director is Gui Liao Renshuai, a talented director who has won the German Red Dot Design Award.

The MV appropriates a large number of classic creations and famous attractions, such as Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and other classic album jackets, and the movie "The Fantasy of Pi" "Journey", Hollywood landmark?

With sophisticated production and careful creation, Deng Ziqi used his strength to prove that "SkyZoo" is worthy of all awards and is not afraid of any doubts.

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If the song "Skyscraper Zoo" is Deng Ziqi's revelation of reality, then the song "Period" is her analysis of herself.

Originally Deng Ziqi wrote "Period" as a love song, but after thinking about it, he still wrote his own personal experience into the song.

You said I was a commodity/I couldn’t do it without you/These twisted truths/Almost destroyed my self-confidence/Now I have awakened/Now I no longer cry/I am no longer afraid to stand up for myself/Do You didn't make the right decision...

This is a lyric from the song "Period". I believe that friends who know Deng Ziqi will have mixed feelings in their hearts when listening to this song.

In 2019, "contract termination controversy", "name change controversy", and a series of setbacks made Deng Ziqi have a very rough year.

In March, Deng Ziqi terminated her contract with her former record company "Hummingbird Music".

In Deng Ziqi’s Weibo statement, we learned that she has been squeezed and consumed by record companies in recent years.

Speaking of Deng Ziqi's former record company "Hummingbird Music", it is no exaggeration to say that it was supported by Deng Ziqi.

Deng Ziqi’s attitude towards the company has always been consistent. Even after she became famous after participating in "Singer", she refused to accept the olive branches from the outside world, and chose to continue to renew her contract with "Hummingbird" , to repay "Hummingbird" for his kindness.

But Hummingbird seems to have "no heart". The continuous performances, irresponsible endorsements, and incompetent public relations... these are all constantly consuming Deng Ziqi.

In the end, Deng Ziqi said, "I really tried my best." The exhaustion in his words made people feel heartbroken.

Desires gather together into a tower, and values ??slowly diverge.

The cooperation was flourishing, but the breakup was not so dignified.

Deng Ziqi said: "Except for my father, you are the man I trust most." This shows that she has great trust and dependence on Hummingbird Music.

But Hummingbird Music took advantage of Deng Ziqi's trust and forced her to a dead end.

Hummingbird applied for the trademark registration of "Deng Ziqi" and "G.E.M." on September 5, 2014, and owns this trademark and related audio and video copyrights until October 2025.

This means that after the contract is terminated, she can no longer continue her activities under the name "Deng Ziqi", or will face a name change.

After all this, Deng Ziqi is like an isolated island in the ocean, without support and direction.

Under tremendous pressure, she still insisted on holding the 8 concerts arranged by her former company because this was her agreement with her fans.

At the last two concerts, Deng Ziqi’s tense nerves began to relax.

Especially in the one held at the Kaohsiung Dome, Deng Ziqi burst into tears three times, crying until he couldn't help himself.

When honors come your way, when you are faced with hardships, don’t forget that she is just a little girl in her twenties.

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The darkness will eventually end and the dawn will come.

In this darkness, Deng Ziqi learned to use giving up to fulfill the beginning.

Ready to go, she gave up her one billion YouTube account and applied for a new account in her own name.

She is very open-minded and knows very well: "Accounts are dead, but people are alive."

Art comes from life, and Deng Ziqi chose to use music to relieve this unforgettable experience.

In the early morning of November 22, 2019, "Period" was launched. Deng Ziqi imprisoned the accusation in the lyrics and sealed the past in the melody.

It’s a pity that we have finally come to an end. The hummingbirds who are unwilling to fly outside the window are also mourning.

This song also won the 5th consecutive number one on the Chinese singles chart.

With relief and bloom, we draw an end to the past and open a new chapter.

Through the album "Skyscraper Zoo", we can clearly see Deng Ziqi's transformation.

The words are sharper and more precise, and the melody is more varied.

She turns frustration into nourishment for the sun, and uses her creation to criticize all doubts.

When he was 13 years old, Deng Ziqi wrote his first song "Sleeping Princess";

11 years later, Deng Ziqi used "Still" in his first album. The song "Sleeping Princess" tells everyone that after experiencing these ups and downs, her original intention has not changed.

Only after you were thrown into the swimming pool did you learn to swim; only after you were exiled to the ocean did you discover treasures.

Deng Ziqi always uses delicate language to express gentle stubbornness.

You will find that she is like a delicate but sonorous rose, guarding the treasure in your heart with its sharp thorns. Perhaps, this is the charm of Deng Ziqi.

Actually, there is no need to be so excited about Deng Ziqi’s nomination for the Golden Melody Award.

Because those who love her will always believe in and recognize her strength, while those who are jealous of her, even if it is not Deng Ziqi this time, they will still "sore" others.

Lilian interviewed a friend of hers, who is a fan of Deng Ziqi.

When I asked her about Deng Ziqi’s evaluation of the album "Skyscraper Zoo", her words moved me very much: "I think I am right to be a fan of her. Many of her songs It brings me great comfort and strength.”

Music is actually the best way of communication between singers and fans, and Deng Ziqi is just talking to fans seriously.

If people who are serious about making music always have to endure rumors and doubts, then we should reflect on:

Are the awards established and the rankings for competition still there? The meaning of existence?